In February I wrote on this blog:

"Welcome to my new website and as I come out of my technological cave to stare down the 21st century I hope that this arena does not become another non crucial part of the technological detritus but somehow can be a forum in which I can hear the views of Queensland and Australia.

"I will make my best attempt to try to explain a few things and maybe sometimes just stir the possum out of the trees so we can all have a bit of fun in a debate. This is a blog not a gospel and I think the greatest use I will get out of it is being able to assess what the views of the community are while trying to draft out those nasty little site stormers who no doubt will pop up from opposing parties and try to convince me that the way, the truth and the light emanates from one K. Rudd."

Since then the website has been open for comment but in the past month a handful of people have taken it upon themselves to write inane but lewd comments about other readers and public figures. I let it go for a while and the inappropriate comments were deleted. Blame rising temperatures (of human readers, not the planet) but the tone of comments has turned nasty and this serves the purpose of upsetting people and drowning out intelligent conversation. I'm no fan of the gratuitous insult so for the festive season comments on this blog are being moderated. That means you are free to write a comment but it has to be approved before it appears on the website, and this may take a bit of time.

Please take it easy here and on the roads and enjoy being with your family and friends over Christmas. I'm visiting Peter Spencer at his property near Cooma today. I'll let you know how it goes.